EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL, INC.
NPI 1770259236
Pediatrics in Springfield, GA

Active since August 16, 2021CLIA 11D2279589 · Waiver
520 W 3RD ST, SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329(912) 826-7337 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Effingham Hospital, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL, INC. (NPI 1770259236), doing business as Effingham Pediatrics, is a healthcare organization registered as a pediatrics in Springfield, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since August 2021. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 3, 2027 and lists Fran Witt, President & Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770259236
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Legal Business NameEFFINGHAM HOSPITAL, INC.
Location Address520 W 3RD STSpringfield, GA 31329-5147
Mailing Address459 Highway 119 SSpringfield, GA 31329-3021 · (912) 754-0175 · Fax (912) 754-2570
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialFran WittPresident & Ceo · (912) 754-0160
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2021
NPPES CertifiedAugust 16, 2021
✔ NPI 1770259236 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
520 W 3RD ST, Springfield, GA 31329

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsEffingham Pediatrics

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Effingham Hospital, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

30

Medicare enrollment records show 30 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Effingham Hospital, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 11 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 8

Nurse Practitioner15
Family Practice6
Internal Medicine4
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)1
Interventional Cardiology1
Obstetrics/Gynecology1
Otolaryngology1
Pediatric Medicine1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 30
Internal Medicine
NPI 1043240047
459 HWY 119 S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-0182
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1538858188
1451 GA HIGHWAY 21 S STE H
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-1035
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1497718217
1451 HIGHWAY 21 S STE H
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-1035
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1225458193
3 HIDDEN CREEK DR
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-8620
✔ PECOS4.4 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1083387690
5296 GA HIGHWAY 119 N
Clyo, GA 31303
(912) 677-6166
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1104123371
800 TOWNE PARK DR
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 826-0052
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.4 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1356910772
131 SILVERWOOD CT STE 100
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 826-3927
✔ PECOS8.8 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1306845458
100 GOSHEN RD
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 826-6000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.7 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1700105004
100 GOSHEN RD
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 826-6000
✔ PECOS9.7 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1942479530
100 GOSHEN RD
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 826-6000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1417539537
110 GOSHEN RD
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 826-5239
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.7 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1851745780
9 CHATHAM CTR S STE C
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 527-7211
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare22 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1023488780
4700 WATERS AVE
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 350-8000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare26 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1710548771
1635 PONDSIDE DR
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 507-9077
✔ PECOS26 mi
Otolaryngology
NPI 1871614297
5201 FREDERICK STREET
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 351-3030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare26 mi
Interventional Cardiology
NPI 1710968060
1058 BERMUDA RUN
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 243-9274
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare27 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1134362718
1058 BERMUDA RUN
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 243-9274
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare27 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1679673925
1061 HARMON AVE STE 1D03
Fort Stewart, GA 31314
(912) 435-6965
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare37 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1588039101
303 FRASER DRIVE
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 877-2227
✔ PECOS39 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1285078147
SC HOUSE CALLS INC 111 DOCTORS CIRCLE
Columbia, SC 29203
(800) 491-0909
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare119 mi
See all 30 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 11D2279589

Effingham Hospital, Inc Dba Effingham Pediatrics · Springfield, GA
Active · expires Apr 3, 2027
CLIA Number11D2279589
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 4, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 3, 2027
Laboratory DirectorBailey E. Alford
Laboratory Phone(912) 826-7337
Laboratory LocationEffingham Hospital, Inc Dba Effingham Pediatrics520 Third Street, Springfield, GA 31329
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Effingham Hospital, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Effingham Hospital, Inc. is 1770259236. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2021. The provider is doing business as Effingham Pediatrics.

Where is Effingham Hospital, Inc. located?

Effingham Hospital, Inc. is located at 520 W 3rd St, Springfield, GA 31329. The listed phone number is (912) 826-7337.

What is Effingham Hospital, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Effingham Hospital, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Effingham Hospital, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Effingham Hospital, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 30 clinicians in 8 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Effingham Hospital, Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (15), Family Practice (6) and Internal Medicine (4). Of these, 11 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Effingham Hospital, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D2279589) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 3, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Effingham Hospital, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Effingham Hospital, Inc. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Effingham Hospital, Inc. was last updated on August 16, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.